Franklin County man discovers $1 million top prize

August 12, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:08 PM

Kerolos Makram of Louisburg took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize.

Makram bought his lucky LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER ticket from Marco’s Mini Mart on N.C. 561 in Louisburg.

When Makram arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. Makram chose the lump sum of $600,000 and, after required tax withholdings, he took home $432,063.

The LOTERIA™ MULTIPLIER game debuted in March with four top prizes of $1 million. One $1 million prize remains to be claimed.

9 COMMENTS

8/13/2026 11:08 - Mark O.

Congrats! That’s absurd, that this man wins a top prize of 1 million dollars, and takes home $400,000 plus. Uncle Sam always has his hand out? Lol.I used to live in another state, and hit $50k, on a $5.00 scratch ticket, and came home with $31,000 and change? They say top prize, is a million dollars, but it’s far from it? Good for you though, it’s more than you had now.??

8/13/2026 09:45 - Helen J.

Congratulations

8/13/2026 09:36 - Steven B.

good win!set you up for retirement with that nest egg

8/13/2026 07:05 - Jacqueline G.

Congrats

8/13/2026 04:03 - Brian T.

Another PR article dedicated to a big win on a low cost scratcher. Sales must be hurting as more longtime players realize how severe the rigging and greed has gotten by the lotteries, governments, and corporations that allow it.

8/12/2026 09:31 - joanie m.

Congratulations

8/12/2026 05:12 - Lachele M.

What do I do with pointsNC Lottery
Hi Lachele! Lucke-Rewards points can be used to enter drawings for cash and other prizes. Current promotions are shown on the Lucke-Rewards Draws screen at https://nclottery.com/rewards/rewards-drawing,along with the number of points per entry. In your dashboard, you will be able to see your points and your entries. You can redeem points for as many drawing entries as you want, provided you have enough points. Prizes offered will change from time to time, so be sure to check back often to see what's new!

8/12/2026 04:06 - Berry B.

Much love to you,I use to play these tickets,almost lost my shirt lol!

8/12/2026 03:27 - kenny h.

Congratulations. Another big win within 100 miles of Raleigh. Rinse and repeat. Not a level playing field in this state for sure. Period.NC Lottery
Hi Kenny! We wanted to let you know we don’t know where the winning tickets will be and it is no easier to win the lottery in once place over another. No matter where you live you have the same chance to beat the odds as anyone else. It just takes a lot of luck!

Franklin County man discovers $1 million top prize

August 12, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:08 PM

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